urbanest King's Cross virtual tour and information

urbanest King's Cross is situated near King's Cross and St Pancras stations, two of London's major transport hubs. It offers accommodation to LSE and non-LSE students in shared flats and studios.

LSE work in close partnership with urbanest to ensure that LSE students have a positive all round living experience at the hall. To help facilitate this partnership, an LSE School Resident is based at King's Cross to assist directly in matters of welfare and support.

Location
The area around King's Cross and St Pancras stations is fast becoming one of the new lifestyle centres in London. Journey time to LSE campus is approximately 25 minutes (two stops from King's Cross underground station to Holborn on the Piccadilly line), or you can walk to the School within about 40 minutes.

Does my rent include meals?No. King’s Cross is a self catered hall. Well equipped kitchens are provided.

What is provided in the kitchens?
Depending on the room you choose, you'll have access to either a private or a shared kitchen with quality appliances. Each kitchen contains an oven, a stove with grill and a fridge/freezer. There is also a microwave and a dishwasher. You will have to supply your own utensils and crockery. However, utensil packs are available to for purchase. Also see: What we provide in each hall| [PDF]

What do I get in my room?
Comfortable beds are complimented by underfloor heating, controlled by an individual thermostat in your room. Each room has a large study desk and plenty of storage for clothes, shoes and books alike. All rooms have their own private bathroom with high spec fixtures and fittings.
Also see: What we provide in each hall| [PDF]

What shared areas are there?
Two generous communal areas are located just above reception and on the thirteenth floor. The large lounge offers TV, soft seating, table tennis and other activities, as well as Wi-Fi and iMac stations. Private study and tutorial rooms are available. There is a coin operated launderette and you can hire and store bicycles, too. Also see: What we provide in each hall| [PDF]

Is there disabled access?
There is good disabled access to the building as well as a number of the rooms.

Do I get internet access?
Broadband of up to 25mb is provided in your room, and the entire building has wireless internet access. Also see: What we provide in each hall| [PDF]

Are the halls cleaned?
The communal areas of the building are cleaned regularly, but you are responsible for cleaning your own room and kitchen.

What bedding do I need to bring?You must supply you own bed linen, towels, duvets and pillows. However, linen packs are available for purchase.
Also see: What we provide in each hall| [PDF]

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